Two new C.O theater companies prepare play productions illuminating social conflicts
Two new local theater companies — The Deschutes Theatre Company and Ellipse Theatre Community — are working to create a unique footprint for…
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Upcoming Bend symposium explores history of humans in Oregon’s Great Basin
The Oregon Historical Society, in partnership with the Deschutes County Historical Society and members of the Burns Paiute Tribe and Confederated…
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Bend man arrested on charges of threatening convenience store staff, customers with handgun
A 36-year-old Bend man was arrested on menacing, disorderly conduct and firearm charges Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly threatened convenience…
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Bend’s Second Street homeless camp cleanup delayed, ‘most vulnerable’ given more time to find resources
Tuesday’s cleanup of the homeless camps on Second Street in Bend has received a two-day…
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Bend woman caught, charged in recent burglaries of at least 15 Bend, Redmond businesses
A 30-year-old Bend woman was arrested Monday night, allegedly running from a burglary of a tree service, and faces nearly 40 burglary, theft and…
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After fall’s fast arrival, Bend Park and Rec’s Pavilion kicks off ice season
The season changed pretty quickly, weather-wise, so the Bend Park and Recreation District both announced and kicked off The Pavilion’s ice season…
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Shepherd’s House plans winter clothing drive
The Shepherd’s House begins a winter clothing drive to meet the needs of men, women and children on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its shelter on…
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Bend, Deschutes County discussing plans to clear Hunnell Road encampment for road projects
An extension of Hunnell Road in Bend to Tumalo Road starting next spring will mean removing long-time parking by the homeless along that road, and…
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Bend Venture Conference winners receive $665K, include Bend, Madras ‘Early Stage’ companies
Economic Development for Central Oregon just wrapped up the 19th annual Bend Venture Conference at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend, and half of…
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About 40 people participate in Bend’s first Stroke Awareness Oregon’s Walk-n-Wheel-athon
The first annual Stroke Awareness Oregon’s Walk-n-Wheel-athon is taking place on Saturday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran School in Bend.…
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City of Bend road and traffic report for week of October 24-30
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October…
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$125K shed, RV fire at century-old NW Bend home traced to hot welding device left on wooden deck
A fire that caused $125,000 damage to a shed, deck and large travel trailer parked by a century-old northwest Bend home Friday afternoon was traced…
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Large Knott Landfill compost piles catch fire in wind; Bend firefighters help put it out
Large mulch piles being turned into compost caught fire in stiff north winds late Thursday afternoon at Deschutes Recycling’s hard at Knott…
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Oregon Dept. of Education releases 2021-22 school, district profiles; COVID-19 impacts evident
The Oregon Department of Education released Thursday the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2021-22 school year. At-A-Glance School…
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Bend Human Rights and Equity Commission invites community feedback on work plan
The City of Bend’s Human Rights and Equity Commission invites people in Bend to provide input to strengthen the commission’s two-year work…
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Police: Speeding drunk driver killed in Bend Parkway crash near Reed Lane; 2 other drivers injured
A 37-year-old Bend man killed Wednesday night in a crash on the Bend Parkway was driving drunk and speeding when he hit a southbound SUV, lost…
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Bend councilors review Midtown Crossing options, choose Greenwood Avenue for first safety upgrades
Bend city councilors Wednesday evening reviewed several options – and the limited funds available so far — for improving two key east-west…
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‘Deschutes County 2040’ planners kick off round of open houses as they prepare for future challenges
The Deschutes County Planning Division wants your input for the upcoming future, between now and the year 2040. The county on Wednesday evening held…
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Contractors arrive to find garage fire in nearly complete SW Bend home; latest blaze sparked by oily rags
Contractors arriving to a nearly completed southwest Bend home Wednesday morning found a fire in the garage, called 911 and put out the remaining…
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Bend ‘mobility hubs’ project aims to offer one-stop array of transportation services, have fewer cars on the road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Imagine a “mobility hub” where you can easily access an Uber or Lyft, shuttles, bikeshares, and also get a bite to eat. Cascades…
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